Marine Science Schools in California
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Jobs for Marine Science Grads in California
There are 95,310 people in the state and 459,050 people in the nation working in Marine Science jobs.
Wages for Marine Science Jobs in California
Marine Science grads earn an average of $134,591 in the state and $113,156 nationwide.
Most Popular Marine Science Programs in CA
Our data covers 6 colleges in California offering Marine Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,154 in their first year after graduation. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,831 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 30% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
Marine Science Careers in CA
Some of the careers Marine Science majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | — | $68,967 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | — | $110,931 |
| Geneticists | — | $48,526 |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | — | $73,261 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | — | $132,227 |
| Climate Change Policy Analysts | — | $46,198 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | — | $55,554 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | — | $100,077 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | — | $58,500 |
| Industrial Ecologists | — | $83,212 |
| Biologists | — | $54,070 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | — | $61,737 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Marine Science.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 30,141 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
| International Studies | 5,740 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,456 |
| Behavioral Science | 5,391 |
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